Registered Dietitian Per Visit

Plans, organizes, and conducts nutrition consults to home health patients based on patient need and physician orders. Functions as a member of the home care team with expertise in nutritional counseling.

• 1. Develops and implements a nutritional plan based on an assessment of nutritional needs of the patient, input from the patient and/or patient representative/caregiver, and current evidence-based practices. The plan is included in the patient's treatment plan and medical record and communicated to the physician and home health care team.
• 2. Instructs home care staff to:
  
  A) Provide appropriate counseling to patients/caregivers in the home setting;
  
  B) Evaluate and instruct on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and food selections;
  
  C) Adapt plans to the patient's lifestyle as appropriate;
  
  D) Re-evaluate nutritional care by providing home follow-up care.
• 3. Communicates effectively with all team members, patients/patient representatives/caregivers through conferences, individual consultation, and committee participation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic documentation.
• 4. Maintains confidentiality and safety of patient clinical records and information.
• 5. Attends case conferences and staff meetings as appropriate.
• 6. Complies with the organizations' policies and procedures.
• 7. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Formal Education and Job-Related

Experience:

� This position requires a minimum formal education of a master�s degree in nutrition or dietetics and minimum of six months� job-related experience.

License: State of CT Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist license and current valid driver's license.

Required Skills:� Proficient use of computer-based electronic medical records; ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as proportions, percentages, volume; ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical documentation from members of the home health team.

Access to a good working vehicle to support visits to patients' homes.

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational:
Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort:
Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment:
Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Western CT Home Care Inc

2127

Registered Dietician

No

$29.65 - $55.55 Hourly